Diy Timing Belt / Clutch

98AUDINF · 02-01-2006, 06:34 PM

[size=7]HI looking to do a timing belt and clutch on 1998 a4 quattro (1.8) and wondering if anyone has done one and if so how long should I expect? Any special tools or short cuts that would help? Any info would help

armysigo · 02-01-2006, 08:50 PM

Just had my 1998 a4 quattro 1.8 in for service today at the dealer. 60k miles. Did you know that there is a recall related to the timing belt? They will inspect the belt and if it looks good, they will stamp the record and if it snaps before 90k miles, they'll pay for the damage.

Unfortunately, mine was glazed and had a old style tensioner so they recommended that I replace it at my own expense. They estimate 7 hours of work and approx 650 in cost. That's without the water pump replacement. I will probably not do the water pump since there are only 60k miles on it. I hope this helps you. You may want to look into the recall before you replace your belt.

volcanoblack · 02-02-2006, 12:14 AM

When I had my timing belt done after buying my 1.8 A4 the dealer allowed an hour discount on labor for doing the recall since it was still open on my car.

Pretty nice. You could ask.

Dealer: $315 labor, $290 parts

VB

armysigo · 02-03-2006, 11:37 PM

VB, how many miles were on yours when you did the t belt?

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02-01-2006, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
armysigo Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 Gallery: (0)	Just had my 1998 a4 quattro 1.8 in for service today at the dealer. 60k miles. Did you know that there is a recall related to the timing belt? They will inspect the belt and if it looks good, they will stamp the record and if it snaps before 90k miles, they'll pay for the damage. Unfortunately, mine was glazed and had a old style tensioner so they recommended that I replace it at my own expense. They estimate 7 hours of work and approx 650 in cost. That's without the water pump replacement. I will probably not do the water pump since there are only 60k miles on it. I hope this helps you. You may want to look into the recall before you replace your belt.

02-02-2006, 12:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
volcanoblack Senior Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 195 Gallery: (0)	When I had my timing belt done after buying my 1.8 A4 the dealer allowed an hour discount on labor for doing the recall since it was still open on my car. Pretty nice. You could ask. Dealer: $315 labor, $290 parts VB

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armysigo Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 Gallery: (0)	VB, how many miles were on yours when you did the t belt?

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